American Cruise Lines

Potomac River & Chesapeake Bay Cruise

Southeast U.S.

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American Star

A 2007 coastal ship from before the balcony became standard, working the New England islands

Aboard

  • Entered service on the second of June 2007 with a seven-night Chesapeake Bay maiden voyage
  • The middle of three Independence-class coastal ships, all built at Chesapeake Shipbuilding
  • Four decks with an elevator, four lounges and a single dining room
  • A mix of private verandahs and large opening picture windows, not balconies throughout
  • Her season is the New England Islands week, round trip from Providence, Rhode Island
  • Newport, Bristol, Block Island, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, an island a day
  • A few Chesapeake runs in the shoulders, including the American Revolution cruise to Philadelphia

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DepartsFrom
October 26, 2026
May 14, 2027
May 21, 2027This sailing